Michigan bills revamp school funding and calendars
The legislature enacts amendments to school laws including a primary fund cap, one annual apportionment from July, earlier school census, and clerk appointments with caps. It mandates patriotic exercises on holidays, consolidates funds, publishes annual district financial statements, and requires notices of meetings in local papers at district expense.
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Michigan
Board of Education
Board of Trusters
Ann
Korean Lecture At Methodist Church Inspires Attendees
Dr Dilding’s illustrated Korea lecture last Sunday at the Methodist Church showcased Korea’s geography, natural beauty and native ingenuity in roads, bridges and crafts. The event highlighted modern methods and civilization, while a later report notes Dr Lamb’s injury and medical aid after a fall.
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Dudine
Korea
Methodist Church
United States
Mission Board
Dilding
Beet Growers Meet In Ithaca August First 1911
Gratiot County Beet Growers Association will hold its annual meeting at the Court House in Ithaca on August 1, 1911 at 1 o clock in the afternoon. All members urged to attend as business of importance will be discussed. Prat. West and family left Alma for Otsego Lake and northern Michigan. Mr and Mrs H B Stuckey spent early week in Stanton. Mrs H N Lee of Chicago visiting Alma friends returned home Wednesday morning.
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Gratiot County Beet Growers Association
Court House
Ithaca
J. B. Miller
J.W. Harrod
Prat
West
Alma
Otsego Lake
Michigan
H. B. Stuckey
Stanton
H. N_ Lee
Chicago
Kens YOr WW Cushing to Hastings and New York trip
GCS Ken Yor WW. Cushing of Cush ing Benedict leaves tomorrow for Hastings for a few days with relatives then for New York City to buy fall winter and Christmas goods. Cushing & Benedict members of the Rac o Cooperative Buyers Association with 162 Michigan members who buy together to secure wholesale prices. The party leaves Detroit on a special car to the Eastern market. Also notes Chedister to Swift Current Saskatchewan with husband to his claim, Swift Current 1925 miles from Detroit, due Friday August 11. Mrs W W Cushing leaves Friday for Mant is to visit friends and relatives.
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WW. Cushing
Cushing & Benedict
Hastings
New York City
Cushing
Alma
Cushing & Benefliet
Raco
Perative Buyers Association
Michigan
Detroit
Mr. Cushing
Me. W. HL. Chedister
Swift Current
Saskatchewan
Cherlister
State Street
Barn Construction On Rural Farm Reported In North Shade
James Randio erects a 36 by 50 foot structure with a gambrel roof and concrete floors on his North Shade farm. The project, costing around twelve thousand dollars, includes a new barn with a large basement and planned additions.
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James Rutedio
William Franklin
Jesse Harlow
James
North Shade Township
Rondin
Noritt
Carson
Bold new serums christened with grand tongue gainsays ads
Washington disputed to the Grand Rapids Press that a government list of serums for import has spawned a showcase of lofty jargon. Parke, Davis & Co. and I. K. Mulford Co. are cited for extensive antitoxin and vaccine offerings with numerous long names and medical terms.
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Washington
Grand Rapids Press
Sant
Parke, Davis & Co
Detroit
I. K. Mulford Company
Philadelphia
Bonding Proposition Heads to Alma Voters
Alma residents will vote on August 7 to approve a $10,000 bond for three projects. A Pine River bridge replacement, a cemetery sidewalk, and a Prospect street link to the city park are proposed. Officials note traffic and safety needs and discuss sidewalk placement along West Side, with plans including a river wall and railing. The city holds option on Minnich property behind the old Lancashire lot as part of the package.
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Alma
Pine River
State Street
Prospect Street
Superior Street
Tims
Prospect Strest
Enire
Lancashire
AL W
Alma City to Issue 10000 Dollar Bonds for Street Improvements
The Alma Common Council approved a resolution to issue ten thousand dollars in bonds to fund Pine River bridge construction on State street, a sidewalk to the Cemetery, and opening Prospect Avenue from Superior to Downey. First bond year due 1919, vote to occur August 7, 1911.
Alma City to vote on $10,000 bonds for bridge and streets
Notice to Alma electors announces a special city election on August 7 1911 to decide issuing bonds of 10000 for Pine River bridge at State Street opening Prospect Street from Superior to Downey and building a State Street sidewalk from the railroad crossing to the cemetery. The mayor J M Montigel signs with F H Rowland visiting Grand Rapids.
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Erties
A. W. Wright
Downie Street
Minnich
Lancashire
Superior Street
Alma
Michigan
Pine River
State Street
Prospect Avenue
Downey Street
City of
Superk Street
Wote
State of Michigan
County of Gratiot
Michian Spe
Michiown
Prospect Street
Ronde Jin the Son
M. Montigel
Postoffice Moves Into New Riverdale Building
Riverdale moves government operations to a newly built post office north of the Banks Riverdale block. The 12 by 14 foot wood structure features cream trim, green walls, a glass display area, and a gasoline plant setup for illumination. Local notes mention Mr Young’s jewelry front, plans for banking, and school opens September first with Melvin Budge as principal.
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Riverdale
Banks Riverdale
Mr Young
Anie Sam
Oyen GR. Clark
Orange
Fr. Highfield
Maxwell Auite
Wise
Harry Dildine
Roten
Epworth League 1
A. Rhoades
St. Louie
J. A. Carmer
Melvin Budge
Coleman
Mantie Wynn
Alm
Florence Hall
Etim Hall
Untitled local game rally announces Saturday play
A terse note from WPM Tadaks village states a game of ball will occur this Saturday August with assurances of a guaranty to secure the contest.
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Davis Field
Indians Bring Roughbreds to Match in Gratint County
A traveling Indian team plans a Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin tour in native garb with a bard and snake dance, promising a lively performance. Local players will form the best Gratint County squad for a strong game, including a free Tow-Wow and public display before kickoff. The event is set for Saturday, August 5.
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Michigan
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Gratint
Auto Turntable Highlighted in St John News
The St John News features a new device from TC Reach Co designed for private garages. The counterbalanced wall bearing garage turntable promises easier access and reduced back issues, plus straightforward repair and installation details. The article also references Frank J Caner and a broader discussion of Moron religious topics in contemporaneous magazines.
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St John News
St. Johns
Reach Co
Mormonism figures in Alma Lycum Course season notes
A fragment notes prominent party figures and public affairs in Mortiana, mentioning Apostle Reet events and Cynon withdrawal during a feast. It references Mr. Cangeron as authority on Mormonism and notes season tickets and related activities. George Argerit and Mrs Haber are linked to Lake activities as Mrs Arwen travels to the Lake. Mrs Baker returns.
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Mortiana
Apostle Reet
Stroet
Cynon
Cangeron
George Argerit
Fase Lake
Wednes
Mes
Baker
Farm values rise sharply in census report says Boston weekly
The Christian Science Monitor argues the US census on farm values shows industrially strong gains and rising living standards. From 1900 to 1910 farm lands more than doubled in value to 25.3 billion while farm production reached a record 1.07 billion dollars. improvements in acreage and education are noted though the bulletin omits methods detail.
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Christian Science Menltor
Boston
United States Census Bureau
United States
Census Bureau
Hho
Fire relief subscriptions gathered after AuSable Oscoda blaze
Mayor J M Montigel organized four subscription sheets to aid fire sufferers and $167 raised, sent to Abe Horton Sleeper, Treasurer Fire Relief Fund. Deputy State Treasurer JW Hoarn acknowledged receipt for $1670 credit. Union Telephone Co. manager W J Melchers returned from Point Lookout, showing tan from lake huron outing.
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AuSable
Oscoda
J . M. Montigel
Smith
Alma
Mich
Wehee
Eceipt
JW. Hoarn
W. J. Melchers
Union Telephone Co
Point Lookout
Lake Huron
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